Dissertation Award (R36)

To support dissertation research costs of students in accredited research doctoral programs in the United States (including Puerto Rico and other U.S. territories or possessions).

Organization Eligibility

  • Eligibility: U.S. domestic institutions
Carefully read the Eligibility section of the funding opportunity for opportunity-specific organization eligibility requirements.

Project Director/ Principal Investigator (PD/PI) Eligibility

  • Career Stage: Predoctoral

U.S. citizen or permanent resident, enrolled in a research doctoral degree program.

Carefully read the Eligibility section of the funding opportunity for opportunity-specific PD/PI eligibility requirements.

Award Information

  • Funding Instrument: Grant
  • Funding Category: Research Training and Career Development
  • Budget Mechanism Code: RP - Research Projects

Dissertation awards are not renewable.

Dissertation Award (R36)
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Due Dates

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Standard Application Due Dates (when applicable) Review and Award Cycles
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Review		 Earliest Start Date

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